The Prefecture of the Papal Household announces the following programme:

8.00     Departure from the Vatican heliport

8.30     Arrival at the “Migaghelli” sports field at Santa Maria degli Angeli

The Holy Father will be welcomed by:

-       Archbishop Felice Accrocca, bishop of Assisi

-       The Honourable Alfredo Mantovano, undersecretary of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers

-       The Honourable Stefania Proietti, president of the Umbria region

-       Dr. Francesco Zito, prefect of Perugia

-       Dr. Valter Stoppini, mayor of Assisi

-       Dr. Massimiliano Presciutti, president of the province of Perugia

Immediate transfer by car to the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels; upon arrival at the Convent, the Holy Father will be welcomed by the Ministers General of the Franciscan Order:

-       Br. Massimo Fusarelli, O.F.M.

-       Br. Carlos Alberto Trovarelli, O.F.M. Conv.

-       Br. Roberto Genuin, O.F.M. Cap.

8.45     Piazza Santa Maria degli Angeli: Meeting with young people

* The Holy Father will answer three questions from the young people.

9.15     In the cloister of the Convent, the Holy Father will greet the representatives of the Franciscan Order:

- greeting to the Bishops present

- greeting to members of the National Committee for the Eighth Centenary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi

10.30   In the Basilica: celebration of Holy Mass

* Homily of the Holy Father

Before the final blessing: a girl will thank the Holy Father for the meeting

12.00   The Holy Father will leave the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels

12.15   At the helicopter: the Holy Father will take leave of the authorities who welcomed him upon arrival

12.45   Arrival at the Vatican heliport.